Red Sea Trip Information

Here is some information from Emperor for the trip:

In addition check out the link below for advice from the Home Office

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/middle-east-north-africa/egypt - click here



Emergency Contacts:

Sharm el Sheikh Dive Centre: 0020 12 3502433


Communications:
In the event of an emergency family and friends can contact our Emperor staff on any of the numbers above. Staff can then contact the boat as all our guides carry mobile phones.

On Arrival:
A representative from King Snefro Boats, who will be holding a “King Snefro” sign, meets all flight arrivals. Some flight arrivals may be taken to Emperor Divers Centre situated in the Bay View, as boarding is usually late afternoon/evening. This gives you the chance to head into Naama Bay for some souvenir shopping or grab a bite to eat.
We also pick up from local hotels. A welcome letter will be left in your hotel advising of transfer times to the boat. In case you don’t receive it, call 002 (0) 12 2340995 in Sharm El Sheikh during working hours from 0800 - 1800 local time.
Sinai Classic Cruises depart from the International Ferry Port or Travco Jetty, Sharm El Sheikh.

Packing, remember to bring:
Personal clothing & toiletries.
Small medical first aid box & prescription medicines.

Diving equipment:
Logbook, certification card, travel and diving insurance details, your booking voucher and holiday details from your travel agency, if applicable.

Money to pay for extras:
We accept cash only in Euros, US dollars, Egyptian pounds and Sterling pounds. Credit cards are not accepted on Snefro Fleet boats.

Nice to bring but not essential:
CDs, videos, DVDs, books, laptop, mobile phone, CD player, video and photo camera, GPS tracker, binoculars.

Towels:
You will be provided with two towels and a bathrobe for your week’s liveaboard on Snefro Fleet gold class boats.

King Snefro boats:
All Snefro Fleet boats are operated to the same standard, however each boat is slightly different in style and size accommodating groups of 10 - 18 people. For specifications of each boat please see our website: http://www.emperordivers.com/liveaboards.php

Food & Drink:
The meals onboard are usually buffet style with a variety of meat, chicken, fish, pasta, rice and vegetable dishes served with a variety of salads. Fresh fruit is available throughout the day.
The boat caters for all dietary requirements and we work closely with the chef to plan your meals. For any special requests such as vegetarian please inform us prior to arrival.
Feel free to bring your favourite snacks as these can be quite limited in Egypt.
Soft drinks, tea and coffee are complimentary and available 24 hours. Beer and wine are charged extra (payable onboard) - but remember NO DRINKING AND DIVING!

Entertainment:
There is a variety of nightly entertainment ranging from Night Dives (not available in the Marine Parks) to watching DVDs or simply relaxing on the sundeck comparing fish stories. Feel free to bring your favourite DVDs to share.

Diving:
All diving is guided on our Liveaboards with one or two dive guides, and in buddy teams.
Maximum depth for diving in the Red Sea is 30 metres, unless you are a tech diver.
All tanks have International fittings but DIN adapters are provided onboard.
The boat have ample storage space for your equipment and there are spares boxes onboard.

Water temperatures range from 24ºC to 28°C April to Oct

Equipment is available for rent from Emperor Divers but this must be pre ordered before arrival in resort.
EQUIPMENT rental charges per person per day:

Underwater Torch 7 Euro


FULL EQUIPMENT (Items marked * only) 25 Euro
SMB (Surface marker buoy) 5 Euro per week

Photo & Video Equipment:
Recharging facilities are available onboard.

MEDICAL & DECLARATION:
We ask all guests to fill in and sign a medical form before departing on a Liveaboard. If you have any medical conditions listed on the form you will need to get signed clearance from a doctor before your arrival onboard. We send a copy of this form with all bookings. You can also view the form here: http://www.emperordiverscom/prices.html.
Please inform the dive guide if you are taking medication or suffer from allergies.


Insurance:
Every effort is made to ensure that you have a safe trip but we do require all divers to have divers have valid insurance from a reputable company that covers diving accidents.

We recommend DAN Insurance, which offers a full year’s insurance and can be purchased online: www.daneurope.org

Passport:
All guests must have a passport valid for at least 6 more months after arrival and must purchase the entry visa on arrival at the airport.

Marine Park Fees:
These are included in the price:
5 Euro - Sinai Classic Cruise and Sinai Mini Cruise

Tips on board:
Emperor Fleet believes that tips should be on a voluntary basis depending on the quality of your service from the guides and the crew. We advise a minimum of 30 Euros but this is personal choice. Tips are divided between the guides and crew.

Checkout:
This varies for each departure and will be advised at the time of booking so you can arrange flights or hotel accommodation accordingly. If you do require any additional nights in resort or daily diving our reservations department will be happy to check availability before your arrival.

Health:
Check with your local doctor for recommended vaccinations. And remember to bring any prescribed medicines.

Weather:
Weather is generally warm and sunny with an average of about 45% humidity.
The evenings are cooler during the winter months.

Telephone:
Country Code is +20 + local number.

Time:
2 hours or 1 hour ahead of GMT.
Electricity:
European 2 pin electrical sockets using 220 volts

Communications:
VHS Radios, Satellite Telephone, Personal Mobiles and GPS.

Language:
English is the most common language. We also have Italian, German, Dutch, French and Spanish speakers. The crew speaks Arabic often with some English.

Currency:
All prices are in Euro but we accept Euros, US dollars, Egyptian pounds and Sterling pounds. Credit cards are not accepted on Snefro Fleet boats.